BB/GBB: IBCA announces its postseason awards (lots of ‘em)

The Indiana Basketball Coaches Association has released all of its numerous postseason awards from the 2008-09 hoops season. Here’s the rundown!

The state’s best seniors (boys):

Patrick Bade, Franklin Central

Kendal Brown, Evansville Harrison

D. J. Byrd, North Montgomery

Derrick Elston, Tipton

Jordan Hulls, Bloomington South

Justin Jordan, Fort Wayne North

Tyler Koch, Winchester

R. J. Mahurin, Rockville

Jordan Myers, Forest Park

Jake Odum, Terre Haute South

Colt Ryan, Batesville

Jauwan Scaife, Muncie Central

Jonathan Sims, Fort Wayne Snider

Stephan Van Treese, Lawrence North 

Scott Wood, Marion

Matt Kenney, Mooresville; Tommy Kurth, Penn; Andrew Smith, Covenant Christian; Greg Rice, Ben Davis; Kelsey Barlow, Cathedral; Justin Reid, North Central; Jon Gardner, Frankton, Skyler Case, Delta; Jay Mohr, Anderson Highland; Mikel Brigham, Marion; Patrick Hopkins, Kokomo; Brock Woodward, Bluffton; Brad Sneary, Ft. Wayne Snider; Tyler Eifert, Ft. Wayne Dwenger; Reggie Hearn, Ft. Wayne Snider; Lawrence Barnett, Ft. Wayne Luers; Stevie Loveless, Frankfort; Morgan Newton, Carmel; Aaron Martin, Rossville; Ason Hacker, Bedford North Lawrence; Spencer Robison, Silver Creek; Brett Martin, New Albany; Blake Ayers, Brownstown Central; Matt Gehl, Jac-Cen-Del; Sean Powell, Lawrenceburg; Kreig Oxley, Tecumseh; Ethan Knepp, Barr-Reeve; Thomas Nugent, North Daviess; Tyler Vieke, Vincennes Rivet; Dru Anthrop, Lafayette Central Catholic; Tommy Eggleston, Heritage Christian; Ryan Nowicki, Guerin Catholic; Trevor George, Princeton; Trev Wilgus, Evansville Memorial; Brandon Darrett, Evansville Bosse; Ryan Ploetz, Mt. Vernon; Aaron Evans, Roncalli; Tyler Theising, East Central; Kyle Bradley, Indian Creek; Austin Whitted, Columbus East; Austin Akers, Northview; Tommy Peller, Chesterton; Hayden Humes, Valparaiso; Bruce Grimm, Rochester; Ryne Robinson, Warsaw; Colton Keel, Triton;, JaRob McCallum, Marion; Troy Taylor, Anderson; Karvel Anderson, Elkhart Memorial; Brad Cameron, South Bend Clay; Jourdan Vann, South Bend Washington; Shane Wyant, Lafayette Jeff; Matt Lancaster, West Lafayette; Terry Davisson, Rensselaer Central; Eric Summers, Lake Central; Bryce Walker, East Chicago Central; DeShawn Clay, Gary West; Krste Ruiz, Munster, Eric Peck, Cathedral; Blake Beasly, Decatur Central.

The state’s best underclassmen (boys):

Jesse Berry, Lafayette Jefferson

Travis Carroll, Danville

Brandon Dawson, Gary Wallace

Darwin Davis Jr., Bloomington South

Dominique Ferguson, Lawrence North

Erik Fromm, Bloomington South

Donnie Hale, New Albany

Terone Johnson, North Central (Indianapolis)

Xavier Jones, Gary West

Jake Kitchell, South Central (Union Mills)

Nic Moore, Warsaw

Jalen Packer, Princeton

Marquis Teague, Pike

Deshaun Thomas, Fort Wayne Luers 

Cody Zeller, Washington

D'Vauntes Smith-Rivera, North Central; Ron Patterson, Broad Ripple; P. J. Hubert, Mt. Vernon; Nathan Hendershot, Pendleton Heights; Elliott Kampen, Yorktown; Evan Maschmeyer, Jeffersonville; Kegan Clark, Jeffersonville; Alex Pritchett, Bedford North Lawrence; Randall Lowe, Tri-West; Kendall Griffin, Avon; Chris Welker, Zionsville; Evan Dodd, Hauser; Christian Nicodemus, Franklin; Joel Scudder, South Dearborn; Kevin Kidd, East Central; Brian Stolarz, Munster; Michael Harris, East Chicago Central; Alexander Hutson, Seeger; Kevin Ferrell, Park Tudor; Hank Larue, Evansville Mater Dei; Jalen Packer, Princeton; Rontray Chavis, Princeton; Bryant Conder, Lanesville; Andy Cochrane, Bloomfield; Russell Byrd, Ft. Wayne Blackhawk; Rod Smith, Harding; Zach Terrell, Homestead; Nate Champion, Logansport; DauRon Williams, Marion; Chris Birky, Mississinewa; Wes Zimmerman, Peru; Wells Davis, Culver Military Academy; Logan Irwin, Whitko; Greg Miller, North Miami; Spencer Krhin, Southwood; Mitchell Patton, South Knox; Logan Laswell, Paoli; Nathan Bromm, Forest Park; Andrew Rudakas, Wheeler; Dustin DeMuth, LaPorte; Julian Boatner, Bloomington North; John Michael Jarvis, Terre Haute South; Justin Gant, Terre Haute North; Thomas Anderson, Terre Haute North; Kennis White, South Bend Washington; Ryan Benner, Mishawaka; Parker Stouffer, Southwood; Neal Beshears, Winchester; Cody Cochran, Bluffton; Roddy Richardson, Lafayette Jeff; DeJuan Marrero, Bowman Academy; Kendal Coleman, Hammond Noll; Jeremiah Davis, Muncie Central

The Academic All-State teams (boys):

 

Twenty-five players out of 153 nominations received from boys varsity coaches were chosen as first-team selections on the IBCA Academic All State Team. All certificates will be handed out at the group’s spring clinic April 24-25.

Adam Albright, Westfield, Joe Pearson

Dru Anthrop, Lafayette Central Catholic, Dave Barrett

Patrick Bade, Franklin Central, Mark James

James Bruns, Oldenburg Academy, Gary Moorman

D. J. Byrd, North Montgomery, Scott Radeker

Casey Coons, Franklin Central, Mark James

Austin Cope, Evansville Harrison, Bryan Speer

Charlie Duffy, Hamilton Southeastern, Brian Satterfield

Chris Erhart, East Central, Davis Disbro

Riley Eller, Carroll (Flora), Jeff Hodson

Kyle Green, Switzerland County, Brian Bowen

Jordan Hulls, Bloomington South, J. R. Holmes

Hayden Humes, Valparaiso, Chris Benedict

Ethan Hussey, Goshen, Brian Bechtel

Matt Lancaster, West Lafayette, David Wood

Matt Lenz, Fishers, Joe Leonard

Ryan Nowicki, Guerin Catholic, Pete Smith

Tommy Peller, Chesterton, Tom Peller

Colt Ryan, Batesville, Aaron Garrett

Graham Saiko, Castle, Brian Gibson

Drew Schauss, Centerville, Ryan Chiddister

John Schouten, Southport, Mark Eccles

Elliot Smith, Northridge, Jason Ridge

Carson Spesard, Carroll (Flora), Jeff Hodson

Skyler Titus, Northwood, Aaron Wolfe

Tyler Vieke, Vincennes Rivet, Tim Vieke

Austin Whitted, Columbus East, Steve Brunes

Trev Wilgus, Evansville Memorial, Rick Wilgus

Ryan Abbott Winamac Bill Ball

Andrew Adeniyi South Bend Clay Joe Huppenthal

Tony Adragna Southport Mark Eccles

Kal Airey North Montgomery Scott Radeker

Zach Anderson South Dearborn Kerry Brown

Josh Avery Lakeland Tim Sirk

Matt Bahr Bremen Kevin Ecenbarger

Mitchell Bahr Vincennes Rivet Tim Vieke

Kevin Banich Roncalli Michael Wantz

Michael Baird Salem Hank Weedin

Isaac Beal Greenfield Central Jeff Bertsch

Austin Beard Heritage Nick Ankenbruck

Conner Bland Fort Wayne Blackhawk Trent Lehman

Kevin Bloom East Noble Luke Cummings

Ian Boone Jasper John Goebel

Kraig Bowen Tecumseh Kevin Oxley

Peter bump Shawe Memorial Jerry Bomholt

Matt Campbell Bluffton Wayne Barker

Benjamin Carnahan South Knox Joe Patton

Sam Cartwright Northeast Dubois Terry Friedman

Aaron Connell Twin Lakes Kent Adams

Kolby Coy Blackford Bruce Ruble

Tim Dather Hamilton Southeastern Brian Satterfield

Tony DiCostanzo Munster Mike Hackett

Jack Dillon Brebuel Andy Fagan

Jason Dochrman Concordia Lutheran Josh Eggold

Morgan Drazer Kouts Marty Gaff

Chris Drullinger Southport Mark Eccles

Jacob Egan Rensselaer Central Mike Feagans

Gunner Erwin Salem Hank Weedin

John Fagan South Central (Union Mills) John Steinhilber

Danny Fischesser Connersville Rodney Klein

Cam Ginber Carroll (Allen) Marty Beasley

Josh Gordon Northeast Dubois Terry Friedman

Brandon Gore Frankton Brent Brobston

David Gray Eastern Greene Andy Igel

Nick Hall Shawe Memorial Jerry Bomholt

Jordan Hamblin Mt Vernon (Posey) Brian Smith

Jeffrey Hammond Lanesville Mikel Miller

Anthony Harcourt Rushville Dan Carmony

Gerald Hardesty Jac-Cen-Del David Bradshaw

Kyle Harris Heritage Nick Ankenbruck

Taylor Harris Huntington North Joe Bradburn

Ryan Hartman Batesville Aaron Garrett

Greg Heban Delta Paul Keller

Hogan Helms Barr-Reeve Bryan Hughes

Curtis Holcom Oak Hill Kevin Renbarger

Walker Horton Lanesville Mikel Miller

Evan Huxhold Bishop Chatard Chris Quinn

Chris Hueni Bremen Kevin Ecenbarger

Bryce Huff Evansville Mater Dei Kurt Wildeman

Marcus James Lakeland Tim Sirk

Evan Johnson Orleans Tom Bradley

Jack Kammrath South Central (Union Mills) John Steinhilber

John Kissel Lanesville Mikel Miller

Pat Kennedy Bishop Chatard Chris Quinn

Caleb King Lebanon Tom Johnson

Tanner King Lakeland Tim Sirk

Kyle Kingma North Montgomery Scott Radeker

Joesi Konkle Logansport Mark Victor

Steve Kottlowski New Palestine Adam Barton

Mike Kristoff Oldenburg Academy Gary Moorman

Tommy Kurth Penn Al Rhodes

Jacob Leicht Taylor Jeff Fisher

Kyle Linville Speedway Charles Bennett

Mack Lopp Frontier Rush McColley

Alex Marsh Penn Al Rhodes

Jon Marvel North Posey Matt Wadsworth

Joshua McKain Christian Academy Joshua Hutchinson

Michael McMahon Guerin Catholic Pete Smith

Brett Metcalf Lebanon Tom Johnson

Adam Middlesworth Oak Hill Kevin Renbarger

Darrian Mikell Avon Jason Young

Andy Miller South Ripley Travis Wrightsman

Vincent Minton New Washington Jonathan May

Derek Mounsey Centerville Ryan Chiddister

John Mullaney Hammond Bishop Noll Drew Trost

Kendall Murphy Barr-Reeve Bryan Hughes

Benjamin Newton Oldenburg Academy Gary Moorman

Branigan Norton Blackford John McGlothin

Matt Nuckols Blackford John McGlothin

Thomas Nugent North Daviess Brent Dalrymple

Patrick Paligraf Indianapolis Cathedrall Scott Hicks

Brandon Pawloski Michigan City Bob Buscher

Michael Pearce Shelbyville Harry Larrabee

Cole Pechin Lakeland Tim Sirk

Jared Perkins Oak Hill Kevin Renbarger

David Pfeifer Tri West Eric Rauch

Andrew Pittman South Decatur Tom Black

Ryan Ploetz Mt. Vernon (Posey) Brian Smith

Nick Randle University School Mike Syrek

Brett Rasche Southridge Gary Duncan

John Renner Springs Valley Josh Thompson

Jeremy Renz Plymouth Kevin Stuckmeyer

Eric Rigel Austin Eric Rigel

Jordan Rizo Hanover Central Rod Bollenbacher

Grady Roaten Sheridan Cory Dunn

Curt Roberts South Newton Jeff Brooks

Cody Satoski South Central (Union Mills) John Steinhilber

Chris Scheidler South Decatur Tom Black

Evan Schroeder Taylor Jeff Fisher

Jimmy Scudder South Dearborn Kerry Brown

Joshua Schutter South Knox Joe Patton

Ryan Scott Lapel Jimmie Howell

Corey Shandrick Harrison (W. Laf.) Jeff VanArsdel

David Smith Zionsville Shaun Busick

Cory Snider Heritage Nick Ankenbruck

J. D. Stephens Batesville Aaron Garrett

Joe Stiglitz Highland Eddie Fierek

Jacob Stevens Brownsburg Josh Kendrick

Adam Sumrall Mishawaka Marian Tom Barwick

Jordan Surenkamp Mooresville Bob Carter

Lucas Swartzentruber North Daviess Brent Dalrymple

Jordan Tharp Linton Stockton Darren Clayton

Kyle Thompson Wapahani Matt Luce

Stephen Truesdell Western Andy Weaver

Jourdan Vann South Bend Washington Chad Johnston

Brad Voltz Mt. Vernon (Fortville) Steve Lynch

Jacob Walker Yorktown Judd Moulton

Derek Wallis Mt. Vernon (Posey) Brian Smith

Blake Wathen Evansville Central Brent Chitty

Austin Weatherford Hamilton Heights Chad Ballenger

Johathan Webster Jennings County Scott Holdsworth

Thomas Welch South Ripley Travis Wrightsman

C. J. West Rushville Dan Carmony

Cameron Whitler Evansville North Rick Stippler

Jordan Zeider South Newton Jeff Brooks

Eric Zeltwanger Bremen Kevin Ecenbarger

The Academic All-State teams (girls):

 

Twenty-five players out of 119 nominations received from girls varsity coaches were chosen as first-team selections on the IBCA Academic All State Team. All certificates will be handed out at the group’s spring clinic April 24-25.

Madison Diederich, Garrett, Dan Feagler

Kelly Faris, Heritage Christian, Rick Risinger

Claire Freeman, Heritage Christian, Rick Risinger

Skyler Gick, Benton Central, Pat Cole

Lauren Goffinet, Tell City, John Lyons

Taylor Goshert, Wawasee, Kem Zolman

Courtney Herschberger, Fairfield, Steve Proctor

Kendra Heeke, Northeast Dubois, Alan Matheis

Erin Johann, Madison, Richard Bagienski

Megan King, Fishers, Michael Gaines

Jordan Kramer, Hanover Central, Doug Nelson

Kelsey Larkey, Triton Central, Bryan Graham

Daress McClung, Lawrence North, Jodie Whitaker

Kieran McMullen, Rockville, Jeff McCoy

Brianne Mershman, West Noble, Dave Marano

Leah Meyer, Northridge, Doug Springer

Courtney Osborn, Hamilton Southeastern, Chris Huppenthal

Jessica Prewett, Washington, Gretchen Miles

Andrea Rademacher, Borden, Charlie Gardner

Hannah Renner, West Lafayette, Jane Schott

Kelsey Reynolds, Penn, Terry Tulchinsky

Tess Rudolph, Evansville Memorial, Bruce Dockery

Michelle Siebert, Hauser, Judy McDaniel

Courtney Simpson, NorthWood, Steve Neff

Valorie Wagner, Jac-Cen-Del, Scott Smith

Kelsi Ward, Madison Shawe, John Kalb

Chrissy Steffen, Carmel, Scott Bowen

Kelly Stutler, Milan, Jeff Stutler

Sydney Weinert, Fort Wayne South, Andy Rang

Katie Adlam University Bill Thornburgh

Whitney Allen Covington Troy Bever

Alisha Allison Lewis Cass Lindsay Leffert

Rianne Aguilar Marion Jerry Freshwater

Emily Anderson Heritage Christian Rick Risinger

Katie Barnes Culver Academy Gary Christlieb

Jennie Bell Hammond Noll Doug Robertson

Chelsea Benham Crawford County Eric Toney

Laura Benner Rensselaer Central Jeff Marlow

Caitlyn Bowman Rising Sun Jim Jackson

Whitney Bradley Orleans Jimmy Ellis

Heidi Brenan West Lafayette Jane Schott

Morgan Burgess Rockville Jeff McCoy

Leeah Butts South Putnam Debbie Steffy

Libby Chang Bremen Martin Huber

Creasy Clauser Southmont Reasley Thompson

Kayla Criswell Portage Kristen Peterson

Melody Dalton Eastern (Pekin) Mike McBride

Kara Dather Hamilton Southeastern Chad Huppenthal

Erica Ester South Ripley Brian Samples

Deann Fortman Cambridge City Lincoln John Lewellen

Courtney Faulstick Heritage Christian Johathon Fuelling

Jordan Fox Wabash Scott Baumgardner

Stephanie Geeting Winchester Dale Dodd

Lauren Grelle Southport Denise McClanahan

Katie Griffin Avon Steve Drabyn

Erin Guarneri Marion Jerry Freshwater

Jessica Hakes Bellmont Tory Fuelling

Mary Harbaugh Western Dave Mercia

Karli Harris Fishers Michael Gaines

Sabrina Hatfield Knightstown Dawn Basicker

Katie Hayes Corydon Central Michael Uhl

Kendra Hedge Sheridan Jeff Guenther

Erin Helmuth Bethan Christian Krysten Parson

Amanda Hopf Forest Park Marty Niehaus

Rebecca Howard Fort Wayne Blackhawk Cory Hooley

Alivia Huffine Hagerstown Christopher Oliger

Jessica Hull South Bend Adams Nate Pittman

Ebony Inskeep Shawe Memorial John Kalb

Mary Kearney South Bend St. Joseph Adam Kroemer

Heather Keiser North Montgomery Allison Skapin

Taryn Kellams Covington Troy Bever

Paige Kingsley South Central (Elizabeth) Randall Schoen

Holly Krohn Winamac Jim Swaney

Amie Larkins Fishers Michael Gaines

Kayla Lambert North Harrison Hal Pearson

Beth Lampart Forest Park Marty Niehaus

Natalie Lay Southport Denise McClanahan

Keri Lencke Leo Carrie Shappell

Nicole Loehr Southridge Greg Werner

Marlee Maddigan Southport Denise McClanahan

Lindsay Martinez Hanover Central Doug Nelson

Brennan McAdams Wawasee Kem Zolman

Sarah McIirath Rossville Chad Rodgers

Laura Merriman Wabash Scott Baumgardner

Claire Milam Lebanon Tracey Hammel

Julie Miller Lapel Kevin Brattain

Kiley Miller Bremen Martin Huber

Suzie Miller Lake Station Edison Gayle Green

Alexis Mitchell Borden Charlie Gardner

Lydia Naccarato Wheeler Mark Bruner

Jessie Ness West Noble Dave Marano

Jeanna Patton Highland Jeanette Gray

Morgan Peacock Winchester Dale Dodd

Kristy Penrod Southern Wells John Fouts

Sarah Posey Munster Jim Davidson

Tiffany Raber Peru David Weeks

Melanie Schrock Fairfield Steve Proctor

Cora Sharp Mooresville Mark Hurt

Emma Shoaf Hauser Judy McDaniel

Paige Smith Hamilton Southeastern Chad Huppenthal

Tessa Smith West Noble Dave Marano

Elizabeth Sparks Southmont Reasley Thompson

Kate Sparks North Montgomery Allison Skapin

Sarah Sparks North Montgomery Allison Skapin

Lexi Stevens Crawfordsville Darren Haas

Amanda Stinnett Griffith Tom Golumbeck

Lily Suete Penn Terry Tulchinsky

Whitney Tormoehlen Brownstown Central Karla Riecker

Liz Tat Warsaw Michelle Harter

Ashley Thompson Portage Kristen Peterson

Kelly Tunberg Andrean Ken Markfull

Ashley VanKley Kankakee Valley Mike Sampson

Shannon VanHorn Columbus East Danny Brown

Tara Villarreal Valparaiso David McGonigle

Andrea Vogel Norwell Eric Thornton

Tiffany Vogeler Bremen Martin Huber

Courtney Weaver Rishing Sun Jim Jackson

Sara Welage Greensburg Mike Miller

Amy Wozniak Westville John Marshall

CourtneyWisel Garrett Dan Feagler

Vanessa Wuerthner West Central Gina Hierlmeier

Lindsey Yarde Garrett Dan Feagler

 

The All-State Senior Team (girls):

Alex Bentley, Ben Davis

Skylar Diggins, South Bend Washington

Kelly Faris, Heritage Christian

Claire Freeman, Heritage Christian

Skyler Gick, Benton Central

DeAirra Goss, Ben Davis

Dragana Grbic, Terre Haute South

Ta’Kenya Nixon, Michigan City

Courtney Osborn, Hamilton Southeastern

Kelsey Reynolds, Penn

Lecretia Smith, Fort Wayne Elmhurst

Chrissy Steffen, Carmel

Lily Svete, Penn

Kristin Turner, Seymour

Lindsay Vandivier, Franklin

Aurielle Anderson, Gary West 

Erica Beeler, Lawrence North 

Cassie Bills, Mt. Vernon (Fortville) 

Meghan Bussabarger, Corydon Central 

Meagan Collins, Boonville 

Elese Daniel, South Bend Clay 

Madison Diederich, Garrett

Meghan Doss, Turkey Run 

Cierra Dotson, Indianapolis Northwest 

Megan Gambill, Union (Dugger) 

Lauren Goffinet, Tell City 

Heather Gonser, Owen Valley 

Nickole Gonser, Owen Valley 

Taylor Goshert, Wawasee 

Karli Harris, Fishers

Haley Hewitt, Tri-Central

Kelsie Hollabaugh, Argos 

Jessica Hull, South Bend Adams 

Elizabeth Jennings, Lapel 

Mandi Johnson, Crawfordsville 

Tessa Johnson, Terre Haute South 

Daress McClung, Lawrence North 

Jasmine McGhee, Anderson 

Lauren McRoberts, Carmel 

Lauren Meese, Oak Hill 

Aubrey Minix, Oregon Davis 

Sydney Mitchell, Columbus North 

Jordan Ogle, Columbus East 

Teri Oliver, Taylor 

Brooke Owens, Vincennes Lincoln

Morgan Palombizio, Chesterton 

Morgan Peacock, Winchester

Meghan Prible, Southern Wells 

Andrea Rademacher, Borden 

Spring Raines, Northview 

Margee Reeder, Muncie South 

Laura Richards, Connersville 

Charae Richardson, Lafayette Jeff

Sarah Roth, Southwestern (Hanover) 

Adrienne Sahm, Indianapolis Cathedral 

Lindsey Shepherd, Indianapolis Arlington 

Aulani Sinclair, Eminence 

Lyzz Smith, Plymouth

Krista Smith, Terre Haute South 

Paige Smith, Hamilton Southeastern 

Daniela Tarailo, Crown Point 

Rachel Turk, Plainfield

Tierra Turner, Merrillville 

Tatianna Washington, Gary Roosevelt 

Jasmine Watson, South Bend Washington 

Sydney Weinert, Fort Wayne South 

Sancheon White, Hammond 

Kelsey Wyss, Bishop Luers

Lauren Zeabart, Gibson Southern

 

The All-State Underclass Team (girls):

Tabitha Gerardot, Fort Wayne Canterbury

Bria Goss, Ben Davis

Mur Hagerman, Pendleton Heights

Sarah Hamm, Winchester

Katelyn Lakes, Hagerstown

Stephanie Lang, Valparaiso

Katy McIntosh, Austin

Courtney Moses, Oak Hill

Anna Munn, Decatur Central

Andrea Newbauer, Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran

Ashley Pickering, Oak Hill

Jama Sharp, Mooresville

Akyah Taylor, Elkhart Memorial

Torrie Thornton, Carmel

Dee Dee Williams, Ben Davis

Jordan Brandt Winamac

Carley Buchanan Franklin

Jada Buggs Elkhart Memorial

Natalie Cahill Roncalli

Maegan Callaway Mooresville

Liza Clemons Elmhurst

Bryonna Davis Merrillville

Sarah DeShone Jimtown

Kelly Dobson Boone Grove

Hannah Douglas Pendleton Heights

Ariel Easton SB Clay

Taylor Ford Tindley

Stephanie Fougerousse White River Valley

Hilary Fox Barr-Reeve

Alex Gasaway Crawfordsville

Shanice Gholson Jeffersonville

Kirsten Gliesmann Center Grove

Lacia Gorman Elmhurst

Kylee Hamilton Indian Creek

Khristian Hart Evansville Harrison

Julia Henson Plainfield

Liz Horton Barr-Reeve

Kaila Hulls Bloomington South

Juaneice Jackson Calumet

Chelsea Jones Austin

Jenna Keinsley Corydon Central

Cassie Kreiger Canterbury

Mallory Ladd Evansville Memorial

Kelsey Lamb Hamilton SE

Whitney Malin Wood Memorial

Jalynn McClain Jeffersonville

Mandy McDivitt Connersville

Chelsea Meeks Vincennes Rivet

Kelly Meggs TH North

Kabrina Merriweather Tindley

Gabrielle Minix Oregon-Davis

Erin Murphy Seymour

Jessica Parker Bloomington South

Jasmine Penny Logansport

Brandi Richardson Lafayette Jeff

Sam Ricks Tri West

Kylee Shipley Culver Girls Academy

Brooklyn Short Wabash

Jennifer Smith Floyd Central

Lindsey Spears Perry Meridian

Paiza Speed Jay County

Liz Stratman Heritage Christian

Emily Strilich Boone Grove

Shelby Wall Taylor

Kaylee Walters Snider

Shaye Warman Tri

Lindsay Wellman Jay County

The 2009 Bob King Coaches of the Year:

Coach Ridge began his coaching career as an assistant at Wapahani High School under Coach Chris Benedict. He was an assistant at Columbia City High School from 1997-2003. His first head coaching position was at South Adams High School. While at South Adams, he had a record of 20-41. In 2006, he moved to Northridge High School where he has compiled a record of 46-19 over three seasons. He was the 2009 Northern Lakes Conference Coach of the Year after winning the first outright conference championship in school history. His Raiders went 20-0 during the regular season and became only the fifth team in Elkhart County history to go undefeated.

Coach Beasley has just completed his 10th year as a varsity head coach. During the past four years at Carroll High School in Fort Wayne, he has led the Chargers to a sectional title in 2007 and has just completed back to back NHC conference Championships. His first six years as a head coach, he was at Garrett High School where his teams won two NECC conference championships, two NECC conference tournament championships, and a regional crown in 2004. Coach Beasley is a graduate of Columbia City High School (1989) and Taylor University (1993). He was an assistant at Hamilton Heights, Columbus East and Columbia City prior to becoming a head coach. The Chargers were 15-3 going into the state tournament.

Coach Shaun Busick, a 1990 Grace College graduate, is in his third season as head man at Zionsville Community High School. The 2008-2009 season marked his 16 varsity season. Prior to his arrival at Zionsville, he had coaching stops at Argos, North Knox, Bellmont and Crown Point. Coach Busick picked up his 200th career victory this season and his teams have won four conference championships, five sectionals, one regional and one semi-state. His Bellmont Braves were the 3A State Runners-Up in 2004. At Zionsville, Coach Busick and his staff have put together a strong feeder program that extends down to the kindergarten level. He and his staff are actively involved year-round in developing a total program. Coach Busick and his wife, Cathleen, are both English teachers at Zionsville.

Craig Teagle is in his 11th year as head coach at Jay County High School. Coach Teagle has a 152 – 97 record in his 11 seasons with the Patriots. During Coach Teagles’ tenure Jay County has won four sectionals and been an elite eight team twice. The also made a state championship runner-up appearance in 2006. Jay County has won 15 or more games six years in a row.

Coach Weeks is in his fourth season as the Tigers head coach. This season, the Tigers are 27-0 as they enter the semi-state. Weeks has an overall 61-37 win loss record.

Coach Saylor is a graduate of Indiana State University where he played for former NCAA Division 1 Coach of the Year Bill Hodges and Indiana Basketball Hall of Famer Dave Schellhase. He was an assistant on Ron Green’s ISU staff, coached at the Universidad Auto De Nuevo Leon in Monterrey Mexico and was an assistant to Hall of Fame Coach Pat Rady before being named the Head Coach at Terre Haute South in 2004. He has guided the Braves to a first ever 4 A Final Four appearance and has had three 18 plus winning seasons during the past five years. Heading into the sectionals the Braves are 18-3 and Coach Saylor is currently 74-46 as a head coach.

The 2009 Girls Bob King Coaches of the Year:

Coach Redding was an assistant boys' and assistant girls' coach before becoming the head girls' coach at Fort Wayne Elmhurst in 1995. He holds a Bachelor and Master’s degree in education from Indiana Wesleyan University and Indiana Purdue at Fort Wayne as well as a degree in finance and real estate form Indiana University. He led the Trojans to back to back Summit Athletic Conference Titles in 2008 and 2009, 3A sectional titles in 1999, 2003, back to back sectional titles in 2008-2009, and regional championships in 1999 and 2009 plus a 2009 semi-state crown and the 2009 3A state championship.

Coach Proctor has been an Assistant Coach on the college and high school levels. He was also the Head Coach at Dodge City Community College for one season. For the past 5 years Coach Proctor has led the Falcons to a 78-37 record. This past season Fairfield was 21-6 and Sectional Champions.

In his 24 seasons as head coach of the Ben Davis Lady Giants, Coach Benge has won 77 per cent of his games (438-136). His Lady Giants have won seven Marion County titles, eight MIC Conference Championships, 20 Sectionals, 10 regionals, three semi states and back to back 4A state championships in 2000 and 2001, as well as an undefeated 2009 state crown at 30-0. Coach Benge has won numerous Coach of the Year Awards and was previously IBCA District Coach of the Year in 1990 and 1992. This past season the Lady Giants have been nationally ranked #1 by USA Today.

Coach Benge has a BS degree from Marian College and earned his MS degree from Indiana Wesleyan. He just completed his 14th season as Coach of the Lady Quakers. During this time the Lady Quakers have won five Hendricks County Championships, seven Mid State Conference Championships, four Sectionals and one Regional championship. His overall won-loss record is 223-95. This past season the Lady Quakers were one of the most improved teams in the state, improving from a 12-11 record in 2007-08 to a 19-2 (4A), #5 ranking in 2008-09.

Coach Lane has coached boys' and girls' elementary basketball and has been a boys' and girls' assistant at the high school level. For the past four seasons as varsity coach, Lane has led the Alices to a 65-27 record. The Alices were back to back sectional champions in 2008 and 2009 and a 2008 regional champion. Coach Lane was selected ICGSA and HBCA District Coach of the Year in 2008. This past season the Alices finished the season 20-3 and were regional runner-up.

Coach Monroe is a 1980 graduate of Indiana State University and earned his MS in 1985. He has just completed his 28th year of teaching and coaching in the South Gibson School Corporation. Coach Monroe coached eighth grade boys and JV boys before becoming the Varsity Girls' Coach. He has led the Titans to back to back to back sectional championships 2007-08-09. They were 2008-2009 PAC Conference Champions and the 2008-2009 Toyota Classic Champions. This season Coach Monroe led the Titans to a 22-2 record and they were regional runner-up.

The 2009 Virgil Sweet Awards

Bob is a graduate of Manchester College and Ball State University. He has covered Adams County sports and has been a sports writer for the Berne Tri Weekly news since 2001. Since 1996 he has written a column covering Indiana high School Basketball called “Below the Rim” and since 1998 he has been a sportscaster for WZBD-FM 92.7 broadcasting boys' and girls' basketball games, including numerous state finals.

For the past eight years he has co-hosted a sports show called “Hitzer Stoves High School Sports Weekly” which covers sports in Adams and Wells Counties. Bob has published three books; “Hoosier High School Basketball”, Popcorn and Gym Shoes”, and More Popcorn and Gym Shoes”. The latter two are about old Indiana High School Gyms. He has just completed an Indiana High School Basketball CD that includes info on all boys' and girls’ teams, coaches, records and much more. Bob, thanks for your contributions to Indiana High School basketball.

Leigh is a graduate of Indiana State University and Castle High School. He has been a teacher for 19 years and coached his middle school teams to over 100 wins. Leigh is the creator of HickoryHusker.com and has served as its' editor and publisher since 1998. He is currently working on compiling the Hickory Husker Book of Indiana High School Basketball Records. Leigh and his wife have two children, Kailey and Bailey. Leigh, thanks for all you do for Indiana High School Basketball.

Greg is a native of Buffalo, New York and a graduate of Butler Univeristy with a BS in Radio and TV. He has covered high school sports in Grant and Shelby counties. He is currently the Sports Director at WIOU-WZWZ and has covered high school sports in Howard county for the past 25 years.

Greg has received the IHSAA Media Distinguished Service Award, Associated Press Top Play by Play Announcer Award and is a member of the state wrestling Hall of Fame. He has covered high school basketball for 33 years, calling over 1500 games. Thanks Greg, for your dedication to high school basketball during your career.

Bob began his broadcasting career in 1964 at WKQV in Sullivan, covering the Golden Aces. From 1968-2008, Bob has broadcast around 3000 boys and girls sporting events, including 25 straight years at the boy’s state finals from 1973-1998. During his forty years at WITZ Radio in Jasper, he has broadcast games for Jasper, Forest Park, Southridge (including their 1985 and 1986 tournament runs), Northeast Dubois and Loogootee (including their state tournament run in 1975).

Bob has also received the Marv Bates Award from the Indiana State Sportswriters and Sportscaster Association. From 1966-68, Bob served in the military, pulling duty in Thailand assisting media traveling from the United States to Southeast Asia to cover the war in Vietnam and Cambodia. Bob, thanks for all you have done for high school basketball.

John is a graduate of Huntington High School and Huntington College. He was a sports writer in Huntington and Fort Wayne before joining the Bloomington Herald Times Sports Department where he has been the Executive Sports Editor since 1980. In 1980 John began supplying Jeff Sagarin with Indiana basketball and football scores for his rating system. In December of 2000, Harrell created JohnHarrell.net, a website devoted to Indiana High School football and basketball. John has edited numerous publications, including “Beyond the Brink with Indiana” (1987) and “Bob Hammel’s Indiana Basketball” (1994). He has received the IHSAA Distinguished Media Service Award in 1995 and in 2006 he was inducted into the Indiana Sportswriter’s and Broadcaster’s Hall of Fame. John, thanks for all you do for High School Basketball.

Jeff is a native of New Rochelle, NY and has been providing power ratings and player ratings to “USA Today” since 1985. He is mathematics’ graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT- 1970) and earned an MBA from Indiana University in 1983. Sagarin has applied his unique ranking system to college football and basketball, major league baseball, the NFL, the NBA, NASCAR and several other sports. Since 1984, Sagarin has supplied the NCAA College Basketball selection committee, at its request, his latest ranking during the March Madness tournament selection process. In 1998, his football ratings became an official part of the Bowl Championship Series BCS team selection process. Since 1981 with the help of John Harrell of the Bloomington Herald-Times he has been rating all Indiana High School football and basketball teams.

In 1957 as a fourth grader, Jeff read John R. Tunis great book “Yea Wildcats” about Indiana High School Basketball and has found it kind of a neat full circle to have ended up rating Indiana High School basketball teams for real during the past 28 years. Jeff thanks for all you do for high school basketball.

The 2009 Mildred Ball Award:

Kim is a 1991 graduate of Purdue University with a bachelor’s degree in education. She has been a kindergarten teacher for the Lake Central School Corporation for the past 16 years. She is a 20 year member of the Lake County Official’s Association and has served on the board in various leadership positions. During her 20 career she has officiated 14 sectionals, 9 regionals, five semi-states and the 2004 and 2007 state finals. In 2008 Kim officiated the Indiana-Kentucky all star game and in 2003 and 2008 she officiated the Hall of Fame games. Kim has been involved in numerous charity events served as a basketball clinician and mentored young official through her association’s “Hatch Class” and observation program. Kim, thanks for your years of service to Indiana High School basketball.

 

The 2009 Roy Gardner Award:

During his 38 year officiating career, Don has worked 28 sectional, 15 regionals, 6 semi-states and two boys and girls state finals. Don served as President of the Indiana officials Association (IOA) and as an IOA Executive Board member. He is currently the secretary of the IOA. Don has conducted many rules interpretation meetings and certification clinics throughout the state for the IHSAA. He has taught basketball and baseball officiating classes for over 20 years and has served as a basketball observer for the IHSAA. Don is a graduate of Cathedral High School and he attended Indiana and Vincennes Universities. He is a U. S. Army Viet Nam Veteran. He is employed by the Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) as a supervisor for technology services. Congratulations Don for all you have done and continue to do for Indiana High School Basketball.

The 2009 Administrators of the Year:

Garry earned his BS and MS Degrees from Indiana University. He coached basketball at the middle school to the Varsity Assistant level from 1978-1994. From 1986-1993 he was Varsity Track and Field Coach. His teams were 115-14 during his tenure and won two Duneland Conference Championships and 4 sectional championships. He was named District I Coach of the Year in 1989 and 1993. From 1995-2000 he was an Assistant Principal and for the past nine years he has served as Athletic Director at Chesterton High School. Garry, thanks for all you do for high school basketball.

Kevin has had a long and distinguished career as an educator. He has taught elementary, junior high and high school social studies and he has coached multiple sports. He has been a Department Chair, Assistant Principal, Principal and Athletic Director at Brebuef, Lawrence Central and Greenfield Central high schools. Kevin is a member of numerous organizations and is a leader in his profession. For many years during the 1990’s, Kevin hosted the boys' basketball sectional, regional and semi-state at Hinkle Fieldhouse including the last sold out high school basketball game at Hinkle Fieldhouse. It was the 1995 regional game between Ben Davis and Indianapolis Washington. From 1993 to the present, Kevin has been the Tournament Director for the IHSAA boys' State Basketball Championship. He has also served in leadership roles during the Pan Am games, Olympic Track and Field trials and the NCAA Final Four just to mention a few. He has received many awards during his career. In 2006 he was one of six finalists from across the United States for the National Council of Secondary School National Athletic Director of the Year Award. Kevin, thanks for all you have done for high school basketball during your career.

For the past eleven years Phil has been the Athletic Director at Hamilton Heights High School. Before entering athletic administration he coached eleven seasons at Tipton High School, three years at Centerville High School, four years at Southmont High School and at West Leyden High School in Illinois. He has earned Coach of the Year honors from the Journal Review in 1977-78, Conference Coach of the Year 1976, 1981 and in 1992 IBCA District 3 Coach of the Year. In 1978 he had an article published in Basketball Clinic “Building a Total Program” and in 1992 he was the North/South All Star Coach. Phil, the IBCA thanks you for your contributions to Indiana High School Basketball.

Gary began his teaching and coaching career at Danville High School in 1975. In 1984 he moved to Eastern Greene High School. In 1986 he led the Thunderbirds to the Southwest Indiana Athletic Conference championship and he was selected SWIAC Coach of the Year. In 1987 he moved to North Decatur High School and during a 16 year career led the Chargers to three Mid Hoosier Conference Championships, one Greensburg Sectional Championship and was selected MHC Coach of the Year in 1994 and 2000. In 1999 he became Assistant Principal/Athletic Director at North Decatur and since 2003 he has been the Principal. Gary served on the IBCA Board from 1994-96 and continues to be active in basketball by coaching eighth grade AAU and scouting games at the High School level. Gary, the IBCA thanks you for your contributions to high school basketball.